FH Canada 2011 Annual Report

Annual ReportOctober 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

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“Twenty years ago I had a very different idea of what ‘eradicating poverty’ should look like.”

- Ben Hoogendoorn FH Canada President

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Miss ionTo walk with churches, leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationships with God and His creation.

Vis ionGod called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide.

Who We AreFH Canada, part of the global Food for the Hungry (FH) network, is a registered, non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide. Our belief is that people in poverty need more than just food, allowing us to ensure stable, holistic development for families and communities in developing countries. Often found far outside city limits, FH Canada works among the world’s poorest people where there is little or no current development programming.

FH Canada walks alongside community and family leaders – a significant distinctive in global development. Instead of asking communities what they need, FH Canada asks them what they already have and helps them to develop their own vision of sustainability, which provides notable dignity and respect for local leadership. And since poverty has so many causes, FH Canada uses an integrated approach in their development strategies, with attention given to education, agriculture, leadership development, housing, health, environmental sustainability and gender equality.

FH Canada is a certified member of the Canadian Christian Council of Charities (www.cccc.org).

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From the PresidentIntroducing the new Board Chairman

International Development

Cubi, Rwanda GRADUATES!Busekera, Rwanda to follow

Financial Report

International Medical Equipment Distribution

Emergency Relief

Community Development(Sponsorship)

Community Development(Selected Strategies)

Partnerships& Engagement

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It’s about thriving communities, not dependency

Follow Your Impact& Engage Communities

From the President

Introducing the new Board Chairman

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Ben HoogendoornPresident

Dave LewisBoard Chairman, 2012

Twenty years ago I had a very different idea of what “eradicating poverty” should look like.

Typical of many Westerners, I was only focused on addressing material deficits. I have since come to understand that these are usually symptoms of a much broader and very complex set of issues.

Many of the efforts to eradicate poverty initiated over the last 50 years have focused on symptoms rather than root causes. FH Canada’s mandate is to shift the focus back to causes and sustainable solutions.

This year, in addition to graduating our 33rd and 34th communities (San Cristobal, Guatemala and Cubi, Rwanda), FH Canada has conducted Poverty Revolution Boot Camps across Canada to help people understand the poverty in their own lives and better address issues both locally and around the world.

The successes described in this report are the result of going to the root causes. This has created sustainable solutions that the communities can (and do!) carry out themselves. Granted, the approach is harder, and it takes more time, but it’s absolutely worth it.

Dave Lewis is a leadership coach with over 35 years of experience promoting leadership development. He recently founded TruNorth Coaching, a leadership advancement venture that helps leaders find their true callings and create paths to reach their desired destinations.

Presently he is serving as a transitional coach leading church congregations through revisioning and pastoral search processes. Dave has served in North America and internationally as a pastor and denominational church leader. He served as District Superintendent for eight years, giving oversight to 56 churches, 19 of which were multi-ethnic. An effective communicator, Dave speaks with a genuineness that allows him to connect cross-culturally and cross-generationally.

Dave has been married to Janie, his lifelong friend and sweetheart, for 40 years. Together they have four adult children and 13 grandchildren. Dave has a wealth of experience serving on boards, and FH Canada is honoured to welcome him as our new Board Chairman.


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Follow Your Impact& Engage Communities

Did you know that you can follow FH Canada’s work all year long?

Whatever your donation, be assured it will make a difference. That’s because your contributions aren’t made in isolation. Instead, many small acts come together to create big impact.

For example, if you gave a goat, you didn’t just give a goat. You gave the training that comes with the goat: how to house it, grow its food, collect its manure, and turn that manure into fertilizer to grow vegetable seeds!

And if you gave veggie seeds, you didn’t just give veggie seeds. They came with training on crop rotation, fertilizer use and bio-intensive gardening strategies to produce enough food for each family, plus some surplus to sell.

And if you gave a latrine... Um, we’ll let you figure that one out.

Because each gift, sponsorship and project is in the context of a long-term development strategy, it contributes to the eventual graduation of a community as completely self-sustainable!

But don’t just take our word for it.

You can follow your impact all year long. When you a like a community on Facebook you can follow their challenges, opportunities, milestones and every-day moments. Get to know the people whose lives will be forever impacted by your generosity and engagement.

Whether you bought a goat, sponsored a child or supported a project this year, you can now follow the impact online!


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International DevelopmentGraduating communities through partnership and sustainable development;that’s what we’re all about.

FH Canada works in 26 villages which are part of 10 partner communities around the world:

AfricaKayanza, Burundi

Sasiga, EthiopiaKamonyi, Rwanda

Mbale, Uganda

AsiaAnlong Veng, Cambodia

Metro Manila, PhilippinesMymensingh, Bangladesh

Latin

AmericaGreater Lima, Peru

Cachiman, HaitiNebaj, Guatemala

Since 1994, FH Canada has seen 34

communities graduate as self-sustaining!

FH Canada’s development model is one of empowerment and capacity building. Each community has unique needs and assets, and national FH staff work with community leaders, families and churches to help them reach their vision of total sustainability. The process usually takes about seven to 10 years.

By helping communities set their priorities, supporting their efforts, and planning an exit strategy to ensure sustainability and not dependency, FH Canada has the joy of seeing amazing community-driven transformation. When a community has become totally self-sufficient and is able to turn and help neighbouring areas, it’s celebrated with a “graduation” and FH begins a partnership with another developing community.

This year we celebrated the graduation of communities in Guatemala and Rwanda!

San Cristobal, Guatemala: Graduated December 2010Only 10 years ago, this community of about 380 families had a secondary school attendance rate of 12%, unemployment was high and children were dying of simple causes like diarrhea and infections.

Today, 74% of school age children attend school, with 87% of those enrolled successfully passing their grade level, and families are preparing nutritious food and using improved health and hygiene practices.

“I am thankful to God that I have a new way of thinking and that he has a purpose for my life,” says Mirna, who was able to return to school through FH’s work with her family and community.“

“I thank my sponsor and FH’s staff for the support they have given me.”


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With story � les from April Klassen and photography by Jonty Wilde

It was not just another day in Cubi, Rwanda. The fi elds lay quiet while the village centre hummed with activity. It was graduation day, and no one wanted to miss it.

The celebration marked the end of an eight-year partnership between FH Canada and the village of Cubi in the Kamonyi community. Since partnering in 2003, they’ve become completely self-suffi cient.

Where access to education was once an issue, children are now completing both primary and secondary school in well-equipped classrooms. Parents who needed their kids to work can now afford to send them to school. They can also pay their families’ health insurance costs, and are able to prevent and treat most common diseases.

Many in the community now belong to farming cooperatives and are trained in business skills and the region’s best agricultural practices. Some groups are even consolidating land to increase productivity, and others have saved together to build offi ces or mills.

The local churches have come together to support the community’s

Beginning with an End in Sight

One Rwandan community celebrates its graduation, while another celebrates a new beginning.

development, and are positioned to play a key role as Cubi continues to progress.FH Canada president Ben Hoogendoorn remembers his fi rst visit to Cubi in 2003. “There was an air of expectation,” he recalls, “but their eyes didn’t hold much hope.”

Ben would return to Cubi several times over the partnership. “Each time there

was a brighter sparkle in their eyes,” he says. “With each victory, I could feel hope rising.”

Samuel Bikorimana was 12 when the partnership began, and the ceremony ended with his speech about being a sponsored child. The crowd cheered when he switched to English, an offi cial language of Rwanda he learned in school. “This is proof of how far we have come.”

Although the residents of Cubi are saying goodbye to the FH staff and Canadian supporters, there is still much to celebrate. With the recommendation of Cubi’s leaders, FH has begun a partnership with nearby Busekera village.

NOVEMBER 1, 2011 • CUBI, RWANDAA white canvas sheet blocks the Rwandan sun as Busekera’s community leaders and FH staff pledge a new partnership. In the presence of teachers, farmers and a few foreigners — and encouraged by Cubi’s success less than 20 kilometres away — the community embarks on what will likely be a 10-year journey.

Located in the Muhanga district, Busekera is one of the most vulnerable communities in Rwanda. Regular water shortages and land infertility result in sickness and

starvation. There is no health centre, and few can afford health insurance or to travel for treatment. Teachers

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • BUSEKERA, RWANDAand parents have worked hard to ensure that school is available for kids, but limited classrooms and the sheer weight of poverty have led some youth into prostitution and life on the street.

Despite their struggles, the community of Busekera was full of hope at the partnership ceremony. With big, exaggerated voices, the school-aged children presented a comical play about life in the village. The laughter that erupted from the international guests was returned as the visitors were dragged from their seats to join a traditional dance. At that sight, even the most wrinkled faces of Busekera broke into smiles.

“Busekera has been baptized today by new help, support and friends from FH,” shared one parent. With the support of FH and its Canadian partners, leaders in Busekera are committed to taking an exciting 10-year development process all the way to self-sustainability.


communities graduate as self-sustaining.

“With each victory, I could feel hope rising.”

BEN HOOGENDOORN, FH CANADA PRESIDENT

“Busekera has been baptized today byhelp, support and friends from FH.”PARENT AT THE OPENING CEREMONY

New classrooms and sanitary latrines only begin to represent the transformation. Other successes include improved health, increased school attendance, higher crop yields, new small businesses and active savings groups.

April Klassen served in Burundi and Rwanda as a short-term Communications Specialist, gathering stories and experiences from the � eld. You too can be a Comms Specialist! Contact [email protected]

With story � les from April Klassen and photography by Jonty Wilde

It was not just another day in Cubi, Rwanda. The fi elds lay quiet while the village centre hummed with activity. It was graduation day, and no one wanted to miss it.

The celebration marked the end of an eight-year partnership between FH Canada and the village of Cubi in the Kamonyi community. Since partnering in 2003, they’ve become completely self-suffi cient.

Where access to education was once an issue, children are now completing both primary and secondary school in well-equipped classrooms. Parents who needed their kids to work can now afford to send them to school. They can also pay their families’ health insurance costs, and are able to prevent and treat most common diseases.

Many in the community now belong to farming cooperatives and are trained in business skills and the region’s best agricultural practices. Some groups are even consolidating land to increase productivity, and others have saved together to build offi ces or mills.

The local churches have come together to support the community’s

Beginning with an End in Sight

One Rwandan community celebrates its graduation, while another celebrates a new beginning.

development, and are positioned to play a key role as Cubi continues to progress.FH Canada president Ben Hoogendoorn remembers his fi rst visit to Cubi in 2003. “There was an air of expectation,” he recalls, “but their eyes didn’t hold much hope.”

Ben would return to Cubi several times over the partnership. “Each time there

was a brighter sparkle in their eyes,” he says. “With each victory, I could feel hope rising.”

Samuel Bikorimana was 12 when the partnership began, and the ceremony ended with his speech about being a sponsored child. The crowd cheered when he switched to English, an offi cial language of Rwanda he learned in school. “This is proof of how far we have come.”

Although the residents of Cubi are saying goodbye to the FH staff and Canadian supporters, there is still much to celebrate. With the recommendation of Cubi’s leaders, FH has begun a partnership with nearby Busekera village.

NOVEMBER 1, 2011 • CUBI, RWANDAA white canvas sheet blocks the Rwandan sun as Busekera’s community leaders and FH staff pledge a new partnership. In the presence of teachers, farmers and a few foreigners — and encouraged by Cubi’s success less than 20 kilometres away — the community embarks on what will likely be a 10-year journey.

Located in the Muhanga district, Busekera is one of the most vulnerable communities in Rwanda. Regular water shortages and land infertility result in sickness and

starvation. There is no health centre, and few can afford health insurance or to travel for treatment. Teachers

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • BUSEKERA, RWANDAand parents have worked hard to ensure that school is available for kids, but limited classrooms and the sheer weight of poverty have led some youth into prostitution and life on the street.

Despite their struggles, the community of Busekera was full of hope at the partnership ceremony. With big, exaggerated voices, the school-aged children presented a comical play about life in the village. The laughter that erupted from the international guests was returned as the visitors were dragged from their seats to join a traditional dance. At that sight, even the most wrinkled faces of Busekera broke into smiles.

“Busekera has been baptized today by new help, support and friends from FH,” shared one parent. With the support of FH and its Canadian partners, leaders in Busekera are committed to taking an exciting 10-year development process all the way to self-sustainability.


communities graduate as self-sustaining.

“With each victory, I could feel hope rising.”

BEN HOOGENDOORN, FH CANADA PRESIDENT

“Busekera has been baptized today byhelp, support and friends from FH.”PARENT AT THE OPENING CEREMONY

New classrooms and sanitary latrines only begin to represent the transformation. Other successes include improved health, increased school attendance, higher crop yields, new small businesses and active savings groups.

April Klassen served in Burundi and Rwanda as a short-term Communications Specialist, gathering stories and experiences from the � eld. You too can be a Comms Specialist! Contact [email protected]


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Revenue

Financial ReportWhere the money came from, and how we made the most of it.

Total Revenue:$7,673,766 CAD

Child Sponsorship$1,901,800 CAD

International Programs$1,480,014 CAD Domestic Programs

& Partnerships$436,649 CAD

Commodities(IMED)$3,215,527 CAD

Government Grants (CIDA)$596,559 CAD

Misc.$43,216 CAD

41.9%

7.8%

0.6%

24.8%

19.3%5.7%


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“Managing poverty is big business;

ending poverty is revolutionary.”

- Shane Claiborne

Expenses

Our commitment to you, our accountability to excellence.

Financial Report

Total Expenses:$7,443,026 CAD

Building Sustainable Communities$6,207,571 CAD

Invested to Generate Future Income$644,914 CAD

Administration& Running Costs$590,543 CAD

83.4%

8.7%

7.9%

For full financial statements:http:/ /www.fhcanada.org/F inancia l-Statements-2011Or visit the Canadian Revenue Agency’s Charity Listing site:http:/ /www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/

International Medical Equipment Distribution (IMED)


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Rapid advances in medical technology mean that perfectly functional equipment and supplies in Canada are constantly being replaced, creating storage and disposal difficulties. FH Canada collects and refurbishes these life-saving tools, including entire surgical suites, defibrillators and scanners, and sends them to clinics and hospitals in the developing world.

Sister Margaret Advocates for Soroti Hospital

Sister Margaret is one of only 184 general surgeons in Uganda, a country of nearly 34 million. She worked with FH Canada to bring a 40-foot container of specifically requested equipment to rural Soroti Hospital. One of the top needs was incubators, as babies were often lost despite best efforts to incubate them on their mothers’ stomachs under their dresses. The container arrived in October of 2011, and has since been put to good use.

“When I see how much stuff you managed to squeeze in there—I can only marvel,” says Judy Lynch, who worked with Sister Margaret to spearhead fundraising efforts in Canada.

FH Canada’s IMED program shipped17 40-foot containers to 10 countries.

Of these,9 containers were to FH partnered communities.

Facilities EquipedAOEL School and Clininc, Liberia

Bududa Hospital, Uganda (x2)

Sunyani Regional Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Anlong Veng Hospital and Health Centres, Cambodia

Niamey Hospital, Niger

Hope Hospital, Haiti

Howard Salvation Army Hospital

Chinandega School, Nicaragua (x2)

Musema and Buye School, Burundi

Soroti Hospital, Uganda

Co-op Development Ntondo, Congo

Tiliaberi and Say Hospital, Niger

Lacor Hospital Gulu, Uganda

Anglican Diocese of Wiawso, Ghana

Anglican Buye Hospital, Burundi

Sister Margaret (right) helping unload the medical container .


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Emergency Relief

Through the global Food for the Hungry network and its Emergency Response Unit (ERU), FH is positioned to respond effectively to disasters around the world.

During the 2010/11 fiscal year, continued response included food and non-food distribution, home and church rehabilitation, pastors’ training in trauma counselling and a fear-negating presence among those unable to evacuate the advisory zones around nuclear plants. Because the govern-ment could respond to a majority of people’s physi-cal needs, the response focused on niche physical needs and holistic care.

Horn of Africa Food CrisisBelow-average rains in early 2011 caused prolonged drought and a severe food shortage. FH was asked to respond in Kenya and Ethiopia, which both have a national FH office and staff. The response included food distribution, supplementary feeding for young children and pregnant and nursing mothers, water and sanitation programs, animal health initiatives, economic recovery programs and sustainable seed research and programming.

“Because of the shortage of rains our summer crops failed to produce a good harvest. We did not even have enough food for ourselves to eat. But now we have been selected for Food Aid. Tomorrow we will feast again – feast in a sense of enjoying that there is food on the table. Soon my baby will grow strong and healthy again. I want to thank the people who thought of the hardships my family went through.”

–Gemena Gebeta, Ethiopia

Japan50,500 beneficiaries

Partners Crossroads Christian

Communications, ERDO, Japan International Food for the Hungry, Friends with the

Voiceless International, Regent College, DNA, CRASH

Horn of Africa 1,095,000 beneficiaries

Partners Canada Food Grains Bank, CIDA,

World Food Program UNICEF, World Vision, CRWRC, Christian

& Missionary Alliance, FH Ethiopia, FH Kenya

The FH Global ERU responded to15 emergencies worldwide benefiting 1.2 million people

FH Canada directly responded toemergencies in 4 areas:

Myanmar (earthquake)Philippines (flooding & fire)Horn of Africa (food crisis)

Japan (earthquake & tsunami)

Japan Earthquake & Tsunami


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Community Development (Sponsorship)

2611 sponsors through FH Canada are active in the lives of3543 children.

In total, 4490 childrenare registered in FH Canada development or educational programs*

Kayanza, Burundi

Sasiga, EthiopiaKamonyi, Rwanda

Mbale, Uganda

Greater Lima, PeruCachiman, Haiti

Nebaj, Guatemala

Anlong Veng, CambodiaMetro Manila, PhilippinesMymensingh, Bangladesh

Funds from child sponsorship go towards community-driven programs that best and most effectively meet the critical needs of children. This means school fees and materials for children, food-growing assistance and clean water development for the community, income-generating programs for parents and public health education for families.

Juliette’s Story

Juliette lives with her parents and seven siblings in Kayanza, Burundi. Because she comes from such a big family, there were seldom the funds for her to have school supplies and a uniform, so she couldn’t attend school.

Through sponsorship, she now receives what she needs for school. This frees her parents to put resources towards supplies for her younger siblings.

Through home visits, community staff and volunteers encouraged Juliette’s parents to prioritize education for their children. Juliette is now in grade four and receives excellent grades.

“Now I see the importance of school,” says Juliette. “I will study until I become a teacher.”

885 | 643350 | 243445 | 396955 | 730

460 | 391118 | 109525 | 404

363 | 28379 | 71

310 | 269

Total Enrolled in FH Canada child

development program

Sponsoredone-on-one via FH Canada

Sponsors who actively write child: 924

Sponsors supportingmore than one child: 544

TOTAL 4490 | 3543

*947 children are awaitingone-to-one sponsorship

Juliette (third from left) with her mother and sisters.

*Statistics are reflective of the 2011 calendar year

Community Development (Highlighted Strategies)The long-term sustainable development process is different in every community, yet some strategies prove effective in several contexts.


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Violence PreventionFamily, sexual and social violence are prevalent issues in some of our partner communities. Working with local authorities, schools and families, FH helps communities walk towards a violence-free future. This is done by training local community mediators, advocating for child protection policies, removing the stigma from talking about abuse, running seminars on anger-management and healthy relationships, and working overall to decrease financial and health-related stress for families while promoting values of both justice and forgiveness.

Community Savings GroupsWith micro-savings as opposed to micro-credit, community members learn to manage, grow and invest their small yet sufficient income. FH organizes groups of 12 people each who learn reading and writing, book-keeping and money management. As group members’ savings are set aside, they grow into substantial amounts that can then be loaned among the group and to other men and women in the community. This is revolutionary especially in our partner communities where women have historically been oppressed.

Violence Prevention in:

Philippines

Peru

Cambodia

Haiti

Leader MothersFH trains volunteers called “Leader Mothers” who then teach the health, nutrition and agricultural lessons they learn to at least 10 other women, who then agree to teach 10 more. This “echo teaching” or “care group” model is incredibly effective at creating behavioural change through work done on average 80% by volunteers and 97% by community-level staff and volunteers combined. “I am happy to learn and give my knowledge to others,” says Annette, a Leader Mother in Burundi who is teaching other women how to set up bio-intensive and compact kitchen gardens on their small plots of land. Already, 90% of families in her village have started the gardens.

Savings Groups in:

Bangladesh

Ethiopia

Uganda

Rwanda

Cambodia

Leader Mothers in:

Peru

Haiti

Guatemala

Uganda

Burundi

Rwanda

Priorities vary region to region, as determined with help from community leaders, churches and families.

Partnerships& Engagement


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Church, Business and Group Partnerships

Through church , business and group partnerships, FH Canada links Canadian communities with developing communities in FH partner areas. A strong relationship is developed over the course of a long-term, committed partnership, and both parties are impacted.

There are many great examples of this impact. The partnership between Friends Church (Calgary) and Rio Azul (Guatemala) has accomplished a new running water system and will soon also finish drainage from every home in the community. Their vision has also grown to include municipal and government assistance in projects.

The partnership between 5th Avenue Fitness Club (Calgary) and Belo (Ethiopia) continued strong in the last year. Through events, tournaments, team trips and fundraisers, the partner-ship has garnered industry attention, most recently in Club Business International magazine.

Other community partners include: World Financial Group, Sherwood Park Alliance Church, Rotary Club of Abbotsford, 5th Avenue Fitness Club, Lambrick Park Church, Fratello Coffee, Slave Lake Alliance Church, Relevention, Praise 106.5, Capilano Community Church, Northgate Baptist Church, Friends Church, Binbrook & Beyond, Buckerfield’s Country Store, MEI Middle School, Vernon Alliance Church, Beulah Alliance Church, Atlantic Community Church, Heartland Alliance Church, Pacific Church,and University Chapel.

Poverty Revolution Boot Camp

Poverty Revolution Boot Camps are a key part of our dedication to end-to-end transformation. The day-and-half workshop cuts through the myth that poverty is only material. The sessions challenge life-long assumptions, foster reflection on the origin of poverty and explore poverty’s surprisingly relational nature.

Although designed with FH Canada’s partners in mind, the training is having a broad reach. University students, community groups and church members are among this year’s participants. In particular, Vernon Alliance Church has partnered with us and made the workshops mandatory training for any short-term outreach teams.

Boot CampParticipants

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LocationsFH Canada Office - Abbotsford, BC

Vernon Alliance Church -Vernon, BCSherwood Park Alliance -Edmonton, AB

University Chapel -Vancouver, BCIMED Warehouse -Saskatoon, SK

Binbrook and Beyond -Hamilton, ONPacific Church -Vancouver, BC

Trinity Western University -Langley, BC

FH Canada works with 16 Canadian partners who are engaged with developing communities.

Vision-Sharing Trips 4

Team Trips to Partner Communities

13

Church & Business Partner Public Engagement Events

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Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency (CIDA)FH Canada has been fortunate to receive matching funds from CIDA for specific projects in three of our partner communities.

Anlong Veng, CambodiaAs part of the overall development plan, CIDA-matched projects focus on improving nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention in the community; increasing the productivity of farms and animal husbandry for better food security; and ensuring women and men are secured with increased savings and access to affordable credit.

“The loan I took from my savings group was used to buy a chicken. It has given me lots of benefits. I can easily meet my family’s needs. I am grateful to be part of this group.” – Chan Yout

Cambodia32,685 beneficiaries

(70% female)

3 year (2008-2010) fundingInterim funding in place while new

CIDA proposal is considered

Sasiga, EthiopiaEthiopia

17,914 beneficiaries(51% female)

3 year (2008-2010) fundingInterim funding in place while new CIDA

proposal is considered

Burundi17,100 beneficiaries

(55% female)

3 year (2010-2012) funding

Kayanza, Burundi

CIDA-matched projects in Sasiga focus on improving the agricultural environment for better food security, improving overall community health and increasing gender equality and the capacity of women through income generating activities.

“I am very happy with the training I took on vegetable production. We did not know the importance of vegetables before FH trained us. FH gave us some seeds and I planted them in my backyard and produced a lot. I sold the leftovers and purchased goats. The goats have reproduced and become five. They will generate good income for me to buy an ox in the future.” – Aberash Ejigu

Main Cida-matched projects include increasing the capacity of local farmers and their crop yields through sustainable farming systems; enhacing seed and crop availability; improving business management skills in commercial production; marketing and local micro-finance loans; and increasing gender equality and capacity of women through income generating activities and leadership opportunities.

CIDA generously matches Canadians’ donations to approved projects 3:1.

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IMED Warehouse1225 Ave W SouthSaskatoon, SK S7M [email protected]/medical

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